Padres’ Minor League Roundup For August 14

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Single-A: Lake Elsinore Storm (66-57)

The Lake Elsinore lost a slugfest to the Inland Empire 66ers 12-9. Mallex Smith shines at the plate going 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored. Smith is quietly having a tremendous season for Lake Elsinore. He owns a triple slash line of .326/.404/.469 on the season with 10 2B, 5 HR, and 35 stolen bases in 42 games since joining Lake Elsinore. Before being promoted to Lake Elsinore, Smith was a Mid-season All-Star for the Fort Wayne TinCaps. He will be fun to watch as he progresses through the minors.

Storm LF Jeremy Baltz also joined in the on hit parade going 3-for-5 with 2 RBI, and 1 run scored. Baltz has had a season of extremes; he will have huge nights at the plate. Followed by nights with no hits. Baltz owns a triple slash line of .239/.342/.397. To Baltz credit, he does have a strong OBP which means he is not getting himself out. This alone could keep him moving the ladder towards the Majors.

Future Friar of the Game

Mallex Smith 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 R

Future Friar of the Game

Dane Phillips 0-for-5, 1 R